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Rainow Primary School
Round Meadow, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5UB, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.9 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
187
Capacity
189
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 97% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and parent satisfaction, with 99% of parents recommending it. The school achieves a strong 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 13%, the overall environment appears to be highly supportive and well-regarded by the community.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
School supports development
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
95%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.28070, -2.07673 · SK10 5UB
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111203
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rainow Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Rainow Primary School a good school?
Rainow Primary School scores 96.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rainow Primary School?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rainow Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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